Communication Between Players Prior to the Start of a Game

question 44

Multiple Choice

Communication between players prior to the start of a game that does not affect the payoffs is called

• A) cheap talk.
• B) ineffective bargaining.
• C) a binding verbal contract.
• D) pareto efficient.

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